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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.80, 774.82 and 364.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.80, 774.82 and 364.97 is: 503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.80 : 774.82 = 364.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.80/774.82 = 364.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.80x = 774.82 × 364.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.80x = 282,786.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,786.06/561.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.36

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